On 21 June 2024 International Yoga Day was celebrated at Pahalgam Club in collaboration with the JK government administration Pahalgam by the 1200 students KV Pahalgam, Govt schools, various govt departments and staff of Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Pahalgam at 800 hrs on 21st June 2024 with great enthusiasm. Students and Staff of the Institute did various Asanas with Warm up exercises were taken and all the students and staff performed sitting and standing Asanas, importance of these were explained simultaneously by Yoga Instructors from department of Ayush Anantnag. The celebration concluded with a speech by Shri Tariq Hussain Chief Executive Officer Pahalgam. Talking about the theme of this year 10th International Yoga Day 'Yoga for Self and Society', Shri Tariq Hussain said that the world is looking at yoga as a powerful agent of global good and it enables us to live in the present without the baggage of the past. He also emphasized, "Yoga helps us realize that our welfare is related to the welfare of the world around us. When we are peaceful within, we can also make a positive impact on the world." Stressing the scientific aspects of Yoga, the Chief Executive Officer highlighted its importance for coping with information overload and maintaining focus as, he said, concentration is the greatest power. That is why, the CEO Pahalgam explained, yoga is being incorporated in fields ranging from army to sports. Astronauts are also being trained in yoga and meditation. Yoga is also being used in prisons to spread positive thoughts among the inmates. "Yoga is scripting new pathways of positive change in the society", He also thanked the Principal JIM&WS and lauded the role of JIM&WS providing all time sports to the administration of Pahalgam as and when required.
